Positive – vigilant watch practices
- Safety Flash
- Published on 31 July 2025
- Generated on 15 September 2025
- IMCA SF 13/25
- 1 minute read
What went right?
A member found examples of very vigilant watch practices. It was observed that for three days and nights during a very complex operation near to five fixed offshore platforms, none of the Officers of the Watch or bridge crew used any mobile devices whilst on duty on the bridge.
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